Tempeh vs. Tomato paste — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between tempeh and tomato paste
- Tempeh has more manganese, phosphorus, copper, vitamin B2, and magnesium; however, tomato paste is richer in vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and selenium.
- Tempeh covers your daily manganese needs 43% more than tomato paste.
- Tomato paste has 25 times less saturated fat than tempeh. Tempeh has 2.539g of saturated fat, while tomato paste has 0.1g.
- Tomato paste has a higher glycemic index. The glycemic index of tomato paste is 45, while the glycemic index of tempeh is 15.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Tempeh and Tomato products, canned, paste, without salt added.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +92.9% |
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +208.3% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +53.4% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +81% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +220.5% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -84.7% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +330.5% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +146.1% |
| Contains more IronIron | +10.4% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +30% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +134% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +95.8% |
| Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +100% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +16.5% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
20.29 g
Fats:
10.8 g
Carbs:
7.64 g
Water:
59.65 g
Other:
1.62 g
Protein:
4.32 g
Fats:
0.47 g
Carbs:
18.91 g
Water:
73.5 g
Other:
2.8 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +369.7% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +2197.9% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +147.5% |
| Contains more WaterWater | +23.2% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +72.8% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
2.539 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
3.205 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
4.3 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.1 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.067 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.16 g
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +4683.6% |
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +2587.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.1% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Manganese | 1.3mg | 0.302mg | 43% |
| Protein | 20.29g | 4.32g | 32% |
| Vitamin E | 4.3mg | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 4.3g | 0.16g | 28% |
| Phosphorus | 266mg | 83mg | 26% |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | 21.9mg | 24% |
| Copper | 0.56mg | 0.365mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 412mg | 1014mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4.1g | 16% | |
| Fats | 10.8g | 0.47g | 16% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.358mg | 0.153mg | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.539g | 0.1g | 11% |
| Selenium | 0µg | 5.3µg | 10% |
| Vitamin K | 11.4µg | 10% | |
| Magnesium | 81mg | 42mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 111mg | 36mg | 8% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 3.205g | 0.067g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 0µg | 76µg | 8% |
| Fructose | 5.85g | 7% | |
| Choline | 38.5mg | 7% | |
| Calories | 192kcal | 82kcal | 6% |
| Zinc | 1.14mg | 0.63mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 2.98mg | 4% |
| Carbs | 7.64g | 18.91g | 4% |
| Vitamin B3 | 2.64mg | 3.076mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.278mg | 0.142mg | 3% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.08µg | 0µg | 3% |
| Folate | 24µg | 12µg | 3% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 59mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.078mg | 0.06mg | 2% |
| Net carbs | 7.64g | 14.81g | N/A |
| Sugar | 12.18g | N/A | |
| Starch | 0.22g | 0% | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.215mg | 0.216mg | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.194mg | 0.031mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.796mg | 0.133mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.88mg | 0.089mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 1.43mg | 0.124mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.908mg | 0.134mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.175mg | 0.027mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.893mg | 0.13mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.92mg | 0.088mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.466mg | 0.071mg | 0% |
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
19%
31%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
73%
49%
Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Tomato paste is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 2.439g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Tempeh is lower in Sugar (difference - 12.18g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Tempeh contains less Sodium (difference - 50mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Tempeh is lower in glycemic index (difference - 30)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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Which food is richer in vitamins?
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